Firstly, this August, I congratulate all qualified doctors and professors of the University on Doctor's Day and the birthday of renowned Iranian scientist Abū-Ali Sina.

This day is an opportunity to appreciate the honest efforts of respected Doctors who consider your loved one's comfort, peace, and joy while relieving their pain and reducing their suffering.

Peace be upon you, the highly educated, dedicated, and selfless people, who, with your great efforts, knowledge, and ability to work, in addition to training the country's health specialists, are lovingly present at the bedside of patients. Doctors are mediators of God to heal the sick, as He has given them the gift of healing hands, and this honor is a great pleasure that deserves a lot of thanks.

We sincerely praise the Doctors efforts towards obtaining the scientific authority and health care of the province, and we wish to succeed in serving you and protecting your high status as the national capital of the country.

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The Provincial Fight against Cancer: A booklet and cancer software application were unveiled in Golestan.

| Post date: 2018/08/6 |

The Golestan provinces' anti-cancer conference was attended by Dr. Fazel, the Chancellor of the Golestan University of Medical Sciences, at the Falsafee Center of the University.

During the conference, Dr. Fazel noted that prevention, control, and treatment of Cancer are a top priority within the province when it comes down to health. With the establishment of the Cancer Committee, a comprehensive and strategic plan and annual plan of action to control cancer in the province is underway.

Dr. Fazel mentioned many activities such as the National Conference on Cancer, the BioBank Project, Kahvrt Project, and attending the National Congress of Ethics for leading the country's cancer control program.

He has said that he has major plans for the 2018 National Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer, held in Golestan Province. He noted that screening for intestinal cancer is underway and breast cancer screening is also ongoing. The launch of a new book on cancer statistics in the Golestan province was also announced to be underway; Dr. Fazel added 10-years of results regarding Golestan's population-based cancer registration program have been included.

Dr. Fazel also urged planning to promote community awareness in the framework of an anti-cancer campaign. He also described the use of the power of health and well-being for the fight against cancer.

Dr. Arefnia, the Deputy Health Minister for the province's health center, praised the Health Ambassadors and showed his appreciation for the University chancellor's support in the fight against cancer. He said: "Without adequate health care, we leave no room for health to win. Our goal is to have a Health Ambassador in each family," he said.

"Today, 76% of deaths are caused by non-communicable diseases, which can be prevented by correcting individual's habits and diet. He continued: "More than a third of cancer diagnosed patient's are treated and, hopefully, improve with medical advancments."

Dr. Naimi, Deputy Director of Management and Resource Development, and a Specialist in blood and endocrinology, monitored the condition of the disease in the country. He added "The talk of a "cancer tsunami" is more than a journalistic topic. The reason for an increased risk of cancer can be due to an increase in the average age of the population."

Dr. Niami continued: "Fortunately, life expectancy in the country has risen from 50 years to 72 years; which is a great indication of health conditions improving in the country. Efforts have been made to control contagious diseases such as measles and polio. However, controlling non-transmissible diseases is complex and requires coordinated massive media and group work."

He said: "Cancer that is genetic among family lineages is troublsome, and the role of social support for cancer control is well-known because cancer is very worrisome for the families."

Dr. Naimi highlighted standard treatments for cancer; adding, that complementary and traditional cancer treatments should be used in such a way that it does not interfere with standard treatment. He offered a specialist perspective and scholarly presentation on treatment options for cancer patients.

In the meeting, Dr. Roshandel, the country's Chief cancer researcher, spoke extensively about the role of cancer research. Dr. Roshandel added: "Golestan is the only central province that has been approved by international organizations, such as the World Health Organization, for their Cancer Screening Program."

Roshandel said: "Common types of cancers in the country are gastric, breast, esophageal, intestinal, blood and lung cancer, respectively. He added prevention and treatment are based on the number of people who are diagnosed with the listed cancers in the province."

At the end of the meeting, a book and software based on a 10-year program for researching cancer in the Golestan province were unveiled by Dr. Fazel and Dr. Heidari.

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An unveiling of Iran's Comprehensive Surgical Atlas at Tehran's 30th Annual Book Fair

| Post date: 2018/08/6 |

The Atlas of Comprehensive Surgery in Iran, a unique and completely native book on General Surgery, was prepared by Dr. Mohammad Reza Hashempour, Assistant Professor of Golestan University of Medical Sciences.

I am proud to have supervised the scientific content of the book. This book is among the four best books published by the Association of Academic Publishers, and so the honorary greetings have been presented to Dr. Hashempour.

His book contains about 3,000 color images of various surgical procedures, completely realistic and unique, in unison with the introduction of patients with common and rare diseases.

I would recommend reading this book to all dear students, especially those interested in surgical fields.

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Board members visited hands-on facilities

| Post date: 2018/06/27 |

Board members visited hands-on facilities, including the traditional healthcare construction project site, the traditional medicine clinic, and other educational facilities.
At the end of the meeting, a special emphasis was put on the presence of the University's President, the University's Dean, the head of the School of Medicine, and the faculty members of the major educational, research and executive departments.

Dr. Abdolreza Fazel, the Chancellor of the University, was in the presence of traditional medicine experts, along with other clinicians assisting on the treatment of the noble people of the province.
Dr. Fazel has provided extensive support for the development of specialized schools at various levels, as well as his serious efforts to attract students in multiple fields.
Subsequently, the Dean of the University, the head of the School of Medicine, and the faculty members of the group expressed their gratitude.

Members of the board of Specialized Medicine in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the use of experienced professors for the training of committed and professional students; as well as the necessity of establishing a traditional medicine pharmacy and the production of educational content -- audio and video content for distribution in provincial media of satisfaction -- given their existing academic talent in the field of student admission, they announced this themselves.

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Visit between the Foreign Ministry representative and the Chancellor of Golestan University of Medical Sciences

| Post date: 2018/06/27 |

Mr. Sajjadi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' representative in Golestan province, met with Dr. Fazel, the Chancellor of the University, at the University President's office.

Discussions concerning the promotion of health and ways to attract health tourism were the main subjects of this meeting. Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mr. Sajadi, also announced the full readiness of the agency to engage in comprehensive assistance towards attracting non-Iranian students and drawing in health tourism.
Dr. Fazel, the University Chancellor, also welcomed suggestions from the State Department and their cooperation in improving the province's capabilities, he described it as "a good opportunity for the prosperity of the province."
It is worth mentioning that both Dr. Gulali Pour, the faculty head of the Autonomous University of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Dr. Hosseini, university advisor and the Directorate General for Public Affairs and International Affairs of the University, were present.

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Meeting between Board of Directors and University Managers, with Dr. Harirchi, Deputy Minister, and Deputy Minister of Health

| Post date: 2018/06/27 |

A meeting between the Board of Directors and Managers of the University was conducted, with the Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister of Health and Medical Education, Dr. Haririachi, and Dr. Kabir (previously the director of health insurance) in attendance, at the University of Shahid Avini.

Dr. Haririachi expressed, during the meeting that the achievements fulfilled by the Health Development Plan were in thanks to the exertion of the University staff and other employees. He voiced that the government has spent a tremendous amount of time and effort in the field of health and wellness. He asserted: "No country in the world has been able to reduce the out-of-pocket cost for the people, regarding medicine, in just one year: today 96% of Iranian medicine is being manufactured in the country.""We, in Iran, thankfully, have enough medicine and such great achievements, which are the result of the Islamic Republic's religious system," the Deputy Minister of Health added. Speaking briefly on the Supreme Leader of Iran, Dr. Haririachi remarked that he succeeded in implementing the program for the development of health and sustaining it, "thanks to the support of the Supreme Leader and the full efforts of all health activists."Dr. Haririachi indicated that due to the potential and capacity of the province (Golestan), the program is expected to help resolve health problems within the province. "Use the available election space and institutionalize your health," he concluded. Dr. Kabir, director of health insurance (care), said: "The nation's health train has been moving at a fast pace within the last three to four years, and we hope it will continue." He went on to say: "We have 14 health networks today, and our provincial health homes are civilian. We are relatively safe in terms of health care in regards to the previous state of deprivation."It was noted, in the meeting, that among the cancer registration record, sound practices and procedures have been accomplished in the province. Provinces such as Golestan now have the capacity to create more opportunities for cancer patients.Dr. Kabir mentioned that the government has made some positive measures towards improving public health sectors. He said: "The construction of special clinics was a great accomplishment, completed in its eleventh phase. If these clinics are linked to a referral system, this can become very effective. Worth noting, at the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Fazel, head of the University, gave a presentation on efforts that have taken place over the past six months in Golestan.In the Chancellor's, Dr. Fazel's, report he spoke of several active and future projects: the national consultations for funding; the attraction and participation of specialists for public sector activities; the launch of mammograms in the city of Gonbad; angiographies in the Shahid Sayyad Shirazi Hospital of Gorgan; the start of an operation for the construction of a health center of traditional medicine; the formation of a cancer biobank and other measures to be taken. Additionally, he announced that a plan-of-action for an Emergency Department at the 5th Azar Educational Center is underway, but there is a shortage of resources needed to complete the construction. We are hoping that any resources needed will be provided by the ministry of health.Dr. Fazel called for the establishment of a well-equipped cancer center in the province given the prevalence of cancer in Golestan. Regarding the implementation of the Na'ab plan and Sama'at plan in Golestan, he added that these projects have been welcomed by other provinces.The chief of Golestan University of Medical Sciences headed the emergency first-aid and medical treatment for victims of the tragic explosion at a coal mine site in a "Free Zone." The University's health team remains in that area. "Our team is as proactive as possible regarding the incident," the Chancellor assured. On a final note, he referred to statistics on student payouts and reminded the attendees that there are still good research initiatives in cooperation with neighboring provinces.

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Chancellor of Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Fazel, presents in Moscow

| Post date: 2018/06/26 |

--The Chanc ellor of the University, Dr. Fazel, spoke with the medical authorities of Moscow, along with a team from the Ministry of Health and Medical Education departments in Russia; the meeting held was in regards to cooperation among the Ministry of Health, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, and the Medical and Emergency Medical Universities in Moscow.
In addition to the general meeting at the level of ministries among the two countries, Dr. Fazel pointed to the capacity and facilities of Golestan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, in preparation for the expansion of health tourism between the University of Moscow and Golestan University of Medical Sciences.
Dr. Fazel mentioned he was “welcomed by the Russian side to interchange experiences, hold scientific and educational conferences and seminars, and execute joint medical and therapeutic plans in preparation for collaboration between the Golestan University of Medical Sciences and the Moscow Medical University.”

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An important meeting on cancer attended by the Deputy Minister and Chairman of the International Agency in Gorgan.

| Post date: 2018/06/20 |

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A crucial meeting, in regards to cancer, was attended by Dr. Malekzadeh, Deputy Director of Research and Technology at the Ministry of Health; the Head of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Dr. Christopher Wilde; and Dr. Fazel, Head of Golestan University of Medical Sciences in Gorgan.

During the meeting, the President of the International Agency for Research on Cancer emphasized that prevention always comes prior to treatment. He stated: "40% of cancer origins are unknown, and the highest incidents of cancers are in the United States and Western Europe because of the longevity of life."

Dr. Christopher Wilde voiced that cancer is different for each person, and certain forms of cancer are more common in specific areas. Dr. Wilde stated: "Various types of cancer differ within various countries. Within Golestan province, cancer of the esophagus and stomach are more common; meanwhile, in Western Europe, colon cancer and prostate cancer are more common. In recent years, the rate of esophageal cancer has progressively decreased; while on the other hand, the rate of breast cancer and colon cancer is on the rise."

He referred to various causes of cancer and two major issues regarding cancer in Iran: "Old cancers and the development of new cancers are two major issues." In regards to causes of cancer, they can be viewed as progressive and related to the type of nutrition a body receives via "over-eating and obesity." 35% of the food Iranian people consume is extra fatty, which is one of the main causes of cancer.

The head of the International Agency for Research on Cancer voiced: "One of the most prominent, scientific activities of Golestan Cancer Research Center can be embarking on a great step forward towards future prevention and treatment of cancer."

Dr. Wilde added: "The Agency will surpass worldwide scientific and research experiments. In human resources, training, and participation in the curriculum of studies within activities offered by Golestan province, it is one of the most successful cancer research centers in Iran and the Middle East."

He added: "Due to an aging population, the pervasiveness of cancer throughout the world is increasing. There is also a high prevalence of cancer within Iran, with cancer more likely to occur among the elderly. The cost of the disease will put pressure on the country."
He voiced one of the main strategies the International Agency for Research on Cancer has to prevent cancer by stating: "Research and studies on cancer, in the province of Gorgan and Gonbad-e-Kavos, has been taking place for an estimated 20 years; thus, to address the root cause of cancer, allowing prevention of the illness and to find a way to treat it."

Dr. Gholamreza Roshandel said: "The rate of cancer has been high and should be controlled. The most important thing is to have accurate information. We need to expand on cancer research in the Golestan province. Part of this research information helps us to accurately measure the rate and causes of cancer."

Referring to a 10-year research project on cancer, he said: "Golestan province is the only province in Iran that has accurate statistics on the number of patients who have cancer." Golestan has a vice chairman in the International Agency for Research on Cancer. On the World Wide Information Sheet, there is also an outbreak of cancer in the Golestan province.

The Vice President of the Cancer Control Committee of Golestan University of Medical Sciences stated that pinpointing the cause of cancer is important, especially after discovering some of the statistical data on patients who have been diagnosed with cancer.

He said: "By researching genetic samples, molecular cell research could recognize the cause of cancer and take control of it: we need to take cancer samples and research them."

In the Golestan province, under the name of Biobank, this activity has been underway for a year. Dr. Droshsandel referred to the visit of the chairman, of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, to the province, on how to present and how to provide for the center.

After the approval of some standard activities, funds are being allocated to explore the causes of cancer more accurately. In the near future, Golestan province will pilot the implementation of international projects for genetic changes in various cancers. According to him, annually, 2,200 cancer patients are diagnosed in Golestan province; the most common types of cancer being of the breast, stomach, esophagus, intestine, and lungs.

There are about 4,500 to 5,000 cancer patients in Golestan province who continue to live. In charge of the country's cancer registration program, noting that cancer treatment facilities are not enough, he said: "There are ongoing consultations on chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Dr. Roshandel emphasized that people must change their diets and increase their intake of fruits and vegetables. He added: "60% to 70% of cancer forms can possibly be prevented with the right physical activity, lack of obesity/weight control and prevention of drug abuse: these are a few things that can help reduce the chances of getting cancer."
Dr. Roshandel pointed to the role of media culture in society. He said: "People do not view research of addictions from a necessary outlook, but in medical research, this is extremely necessary.